Admiral Kuznetsov vs Charles de Gaulle
| Russian aircraft carrier, introduced in 1991, achieves a speed of 29.0 knots using steam turbine propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Nikolayev South |
| Year introduced | 1991 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| French aircraft carrier, introduced in 2001, has a displacement of 42,500 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | DCN |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number built | 1 units |
| Estimated unit price | $3,500 million |
| Displacement | 58,600 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,500 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 305.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 72.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 1,690 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Steam turbines, 8 turbo-pressurised boilers, 4 shafts, 200,000 hp (150 MW) |
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| Displacement | 42,500 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 99,999 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 261.5 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 64.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 1,350 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Areva K15 pressurised water reactors (PWR), 150 MWt each; 2 × Alstom steam turbines with a total 61 MW (82,000 hp) shaft power; 4 × diesel-electric; 2 × shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Charles de Gaulle-class?
The Admiral Kuznetsov-class has greater displacement at 58,600 tons compared to the Charles de Gaulle-class's 42,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Charles de Gaulle-class?
The Admiral Kuznetsov-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the Charles de Gaulle-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Charles de Gaulle-class?
The Charles de Gaulle-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Admiral Kuznetsov-class has a range of 8,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Charles de Gaulle-class?
The Admiral Kuznetsov-class is longer at 305.0 meters compared to the Charles de Gaulle-class's 261.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Admiral Kuznetsov-class and Charles de Gaulle-class have?
The Admiral Kuznetsov-class has a larger crew complement of 1,690 compared to the Charles de Gaulle-class's 1,350 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Charles de Gaulle-class?
The Admiral Kuznetsov-class has been built in greater numbers with 2 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Charles de Gaulle-class.